BREAKING: Stay away from Rivers state, Barr Wike warns Opposition Leader
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jan 06, 2026
Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nhas issued a stern warning to Senator Ajibola Basiru, urging him to stay away from Rivers state politics.
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Senator Basiru made comments in support of Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers recently, which Wike reacted to while addressing his supporters in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the State.
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The minister said: "Don't take our support for President Tinubu for granted. You have to be very careful with the statements you make.
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"When Mr. President comes back, when I see the Minister of Blue Economy, I will tell them to tell him: Carry your hand to Rivers State if your hand burns, don't say na me burn am. I can challenge anybody this state is a no-go area.
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"Go and ask those who have tried it before. You open your mouth to talk about Rivers state, anything you see, take it. Anything you want, take it.
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I can challenge anybody that this state is a no go area. This state is a no go area whether you like it or don't like it. So take the one you have taken. stop making unnecessary noise."
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